Is Eckankar a Cult? Part 1 - Honest Review of a Lifelong Member
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- This video is a review of Eckankar and explanation of what it's like to be a member. Both of my parents were initiated Eckists before I was born and I'd like to share my experiences.
Eckankar Texts
Shariyat Ki Sugmad books 1 and 2
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The Tiger's Fang
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Eckankar is the most realistic and free path i have come across. In eckankar ,seeing is believing.
I've been an Eckist since 1970, I was 15 years old. I guess some consider a 'cult' to be a path with a living teacher. Call it what you will, once firmly set on the spiritual planes you pretty much have your growth on your own. It's good to have a teacher to point the way as you start your path, like learning to ride a bike, but eventually you can ride that bike on your own.
I agree ✨
This is such a beautiful way to put it
I'm also a generational eckist 3rd generation. It's an individual path but growing up I learned the laws of silence. Only a select group finds eck. It's not a coincidence. The teachings are inner and outer but individual. Thank you for this. Great explanation.
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
I'm a Spiritualist and we shared a building with Eckcankar. We are very similar. When my church mentor died he came to me in a dream and said that he went into the Hu. I saw the word Hu. I had no idea what it meant. So I looked it up. I've been doing the Hu chant for a couple of weeks now. Listening to you has convinced me to visit the church. I super excited.
You probably have discovered that the HU is now on many YT channels. 🌸❤️🌸The sounds vary greatly so I look for the right fit. I especially like the one that has Sri Harold’s quotes, as they are beautiful contemplation seeds. What I appreciated from the start of this journey is it’s all between me & God, and it’s my own unique path, so I’m creative with it, sing the HU is a variety of ways, & have amazing experiences. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Eckankar has been the best path for me. It’s an individual path. Meaning, I learn through experiences, knowing and being. I was brought up a Christian and had so many questions no one could answer until I stepped on Eckankar path. Spiritual Freedom is what I’m learning, each and every day. I love my fellow Eckist and Sri Harold. Love is the binding force. May the blessings be.
Barakah Bashad
Same here, I usually have to learn my lessons a few times before they stick. So happy the Eck has patience! I may be a slow learner but I'm a good learner in the end.
I’m an eckist from Norway, grew up evangelical Christian (not many of them here in Norway, most are spiritual or atheist, but I was born in to it) but left when I was 18 because I’m gay and got a lot of judgement from the church . Did not follow any religion for many years, but when I was 40 I found eckankar and from day one I Ioved it. I have had amazing spiritual experiences in Eckankar and I can be myself without any fear of judgement from the eck community. I wish more people knew about eckankar because honestly it’s an amazing religion, it’s just fantastic and so adventurous in my opinion❤love your talk….
Thank you for sharing ✨
You can run from God's judgement but you can't hide! Better to surrender to and trust in Jesus, deny yourself of the sin that's leading you to Hell and escape this man-made ridiculous cult!
@@rollinlovemovement777 Another 2 legged lost person trying to send someone to a hell that they themself never been too.Only witchcraft cause people to speak like this.
Sri Zadok speaks about the man known as Jesus Christ...
Sri Zadok walked up behind me. "The man known as Jesus Christ was a contemporary of mine. We met on several occasions while he was preparing for his mission. We talked but we both know our missions were different. You see, because of the nature of Jesus's works and words, he must constantly return to the court of Yama until there are no more misunderstandings involving his name - which may very well continue to the end of the Yuga or until all remnants of karmic debt incurred in his name are cleared up. His mission was that of a world savior and by this he will be bound to the world."
- Phil Morimitsu,
In the company of ECK Masters, page 176.
hell. A part of the lower world just above the physical in one corner of the Astral Plane; a mock-up by the citizens of the earth world, manifested by religions to control their members through the priests.
Thank you Thea for sharing your experience. I too can attest to the validity of this great path. I began 47 years ago in a thriving spiritual community in Southern California. We were like bees in a hive and really enjoyed our gatherings. Eckankar is an endless spiritual journey like no other, yet all paths to God are valid & each Soul has the right & freedom to travel whichever road to God they wish, or none at all. Whether or not, we are all moving through time & space at our own pace & hopefully free will. All roads eventually lead to Rome as they say. Some of my best friends have been atheists & they are on their way too. May the Blessings Be.
I love your comment, thank you. 💚
If what you say is true then it appears it’s not a cult. Cults separate you from your friends and family and such.
I have frequent lucid dreams and OBEs, which is how I found Eckancar. I’m not so interested in organized religion but I would like to learn more about the insights.
Thanks so much...loved it. I started my first level of study and life got in the way. However, Eckankar to me is truly a faith like no other. Matter of fact, thank you so very much, as I will be returning and reconnecting with this amazing community.
I've been an eckankar my whole life I was taught at a young age by my mother that had a near-death experience and meet Rebazar on the other side I've had an amazing experience the thing about eckankar is it teaches you how to be spiritually aware of the techniques and spiritual laws so you can have your own personal experience I'll be 55 years old in August
Thanks for this video. A Scientologist gave me Paul Twitchel’s “The Spiritual Notebook “ forever ago. There I found the sacred word HU & I started having important past life recall, and amazing dreams & visions, & the adventures or learning has never stopped. To tell ppl about one’s experience sounds like bragging but that’s not the intent. You want others to have an idea of what’s possible, like serious protection, physical & emotional healing, travel to the distant past, seeing the future & more. With my son, sister & dad dying it’s been helpful to see them regularly on the other side, to know that SOUL, the true self is eternal, and life always follows death. Anyone on any path, or no path at all, can chant the HU, it’s for all people.
Life-Long Eckist here too! *waving from Oklahoma*
I was also born into Eckankar. I bet we have many commonalities.
Baraka Bashad!
Yes, including my family being from Oklahoma! I used to live there too.
Eckankar is the purest ,most discipline and realistic spiritual path I've known . I've been in Eckankar for 32 years but an Eckist for more than 25 years . I will always choose Eckankar if I have to come back to this physical world again .
Thank you for this talk. You express such a generous, honest, full-hearted love for your path, it has helped me calm some inner conflicts I’ve had about Eckankar. Blessings to you.
Thank you very much, am a new chelas and this has helped me amongst all negativity out there on the web...❤️
Your inner connection with the Mahanta is all that matters. ✨
I would like to learn about Ecka💓🙌🙏
I studied Eckankar for many years. I realized that you don’t have to have a physical relationship with the outer teachings. You can still have a relationship with the ECK. Thanks for the video. May the blessings be
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences ! I adore your courage and clarity. My greatest joy at this path is the feeling of always being in the comany of the Masters and the protection is real. No more lonelyness since the day I found Eckankar. May the blessings be.
What beautiful testimony you have given. Thank you ever so much for sharing your spiritual journey with all of us.
I have been in ECK for 30 years plus in my definition, Colts are where a leader controls its followers. This is never happened with our spiritual teacher. We can come or go as we like.
Being an ECkist has made me more confident, compassionate , and successful in my life. It has taught me it’s not all about me, but what we can do to help uplift others and find their golden spiritual center.
How can I join please, I want to be an Eckist. Help me please, thank you
Wow, this is one of the most honest reviews about Ecankar I have come across, although I haven't come across many. In the matter about protection, that applies to to individuals many religions. I like that you lead your own path, respect all religions. Thank you for your thoughts and your experiences especially the ones about soul travel. Valuable information because many people are reporting their out of body or near death experiences and that's important now just as associating with Eckankar is and you find that Eckankar still has a place even now in the mainstream of life. So thank you, thank you, thank you.
I went to an Eck church a short time, practiced Hu...one day felt myself lift out of my body, total panic, snapped back and never tried again. May be time. Thanks for the video!
Good job Thea! Nice description!
Thank you for this. I am an eckist & this has renewed my efforts to maintain daily practices. ❤
Thank you for this wonderful clarification. Three years ago I was introduced to HU. Forty of us HUed together daily on Mt. Shasta. It was a glorious experience. I just recently found Eckankar. Yesterday I read the little book, ECK Wisdom and am now reading Harold Klemp’s autobiography. I was a bit thrown off by the terminology but replacing ECK with Holy Spirit for now helps. So far everything I’m reading resonates with my spiritual journey.
Become an official Member and your Inner and Outer Life will soar like you cannot Imagine.
Thanks
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How can I become member please, can you help me
Thea what a marvelous experience in life to share.❤😂❤😂❤. Thank so for the love you have shared through your experiences. I am an ECKIST from Nigeria and I will share these especially to youth who are not strong on this path of Freedom. May The Blessings Be 🙏🙏🙏
Nice One! You should be awarded a PhD in ECK, if there’s such! Of course, I am an ECKist as well!
My father was an Eckist... Infact hes among the 1st group of members who joined this movement during the 70s in Malaysia... The Eck Master Mahanta at that time was Paul Twitchel and Darwin... My dad passed away 2 years ago, he always does the HU spuritual exercise, once in a week goes to the center satsang, he sometimes requested by eck challas to give talks on shariat ki sugmad or other books since he was among the oldest member... sometimes they also do gathering at house of an eck member where they do satsang... My father also had a huge collection of all the reference books, audio discourses, letters written by all 3 Mahantas, magazines etc... He was a fan of Eckankar till his last days... nw im not an eckist but i know abt this movement, but in my opinion i guess its a vry quiet and peaceful religious path... I personally liked the comic book mahanta n the talking bird and book about the construction of golden wisdom temple in Minnesota...
Sing HU 20 minutes a day for a week watching a ytube video of it and you will experience why your dad was into it.
❤❤❤❤❤love your truth im proud to be an Eckist it’s truth never a cult folks are afraid just look to Love ECK is Love true divine Love thank you for your talk it’s to the point
been a eckist for many years now
it is like coming home for me
thank you for sharing eck inspiring as a eckist
😅🎉🎉Am an Eckist from Ghana! I've been an Eckist for 23 years🎉
Sister Gifty, am also in Ghana and I want to join, can you give please give me the way forward please(how to become a member).
Thank you
Thanks for bringing out this topic. I only wish to add that Eckankar is a Living path in the sense that growth never ends thanks to the Living ECK Master who does not rely solely on ancient scriptures handed down by a prior "prophet". The Living Word helps us reach higher planes according to our personal understanding and state of acceptance of the inner teachings. The subtlety of experiences in our daily lives tesches us the profound realities of Love and Gratitude. "Soul exists because God loves it" and the maturity of Soul is everyone's destiny, regardless of one's path, religious background or lack thereof. The only difference is the willingness to reach our goal of God Consciousness sooner or later. May The Blessings Be!
It sounds like you may be struggling within yourself to convince yourself that Eckankar is not a cult. If we isolate ourselves from others we can set up our own self-imposed prison or these feelings can come from a past life where we got lost in a cult that we thought was a spiritual path. We all face tests along the way & we must find our way to make it to the next level. I have had my share of challenges over the decades, and it might be reasonable to say that I have seen it all, but never did I ever feel Eckankar was a cult. It is a path that leads Soul to spiritual freedom & once you find the door to love, that is just the beginning. Anyone can walk away from this path any time because the teachings have total respect for "free will," and no one stands in your way but yourself. Anyone wanting to build a personal cult from the students of Eckankar will find no success.
thank you for sharing this ! I love this !❤😊
Eckankar allows every chela or student the freedom to worship (or not) in their own individual way. A cult, by definition, does not do that. I've been to mainstream churches that fit the pattern more.
Thank you for sharing. I to was born into eckankar and a life long member. I to have a hard time talking about it. Growing up there was a stigma and was hard to let my friends know what my path is. Thanks again for sharing
It is so simple and is the path that talks of love all time. It is just beautiful and the ancient and sacred mantra helps you in your life.
40 years and still going. I love this path and the fact that you can have your own Inner Master to guide you in all ways, and at all times is pretty neat.
Thank you for explaining this beautifully.
❤ may ECK blessings be 😍❤️
Thanks so much. When the student is ready, the Master appears. Many have spoken or written their opinion about ECKANKAR, as being a cult, or evil society. But this is not true.
ECKANKAR has Refined me, and put me in a path for Spiritual Freedom
no one that is in a cult thinks they are in a cult. Do you give money? Are you told your way is the only right way? These are cult mentality.
@@GG-kk9dr Thanks so much Sir, for your feedback. There are many ways to take. ECKANKAR is the way I've chosen, and It is good for me. Walk on your own way/road. I'm not a judge and won't ever attempt to judge you.
I love you.
Cheers
@@etebomnseyo6771 lol. Not a sir but glad you are happy.
That was awesome. Thank you :)
Eckankar, is never an occult so those who don’t know should stop throwing dust in people‘s eyes
I have so refreshed that you have spoken up about Eckankar and your experiences because your experiences are most important important. You share great wisdom. I don't mean to sound awed by that but it's refreshing that you give insights into what to expect in following Eckankar, if they choose to. Thank you for settling the record straight so to speak.
My God you are so right on in every respect. I am Russill White and joined in 1977 and can relate to literally everything you said. Full stop.
Baraka Bashad
Well done Thea....To me, a cult asks for belief w/o experience. In Eckankar it is suggested we experience first and not take anything on faith. But to experience the light and sound of God then we will know Truth as you do
I have been a member of Eckankar since 1980 and served as a cleric for 16 years. Over that time I officiated and/or managed over 100 worship services. The word "cult" is highly charged, but depending upon how you define it, Eckankar does exhibit *some* of those qualities. Cults often have an individual they hold in reverence to the point of worship, and the members of Eckankar hold their spiritual leader in this way. Eckankar holds that there are many paths to God, but that theirs is the most direct path. Eckankar has a set of beliefs and practices that are not common in the West, but have their origin largely from Sikhism. Eckankar has a set of initiations that people earn over time. People are cautioned that they can lose those initiations, and the spiritual benefits/progress they offer, if they leave the path. All of these features are things that one would expect to see in a cult.
On the other hand, many see the word "cult" as a group which restricts the freedom of its members and often extracts money and other favors from the members. Eckankar does none of this. Where the Mormon religion and many Christian groups demand a 10% tithing from their members, Eckankar only has a minor annual membership fee. Eckankar also waves that fee for those who truly cannot afford it. There are no specific Eckankar communities, ashrams or other communal living groups. People who leave Eckankar do so without backlash from the organization.
The members truly do not feel that Eckankar is anything restrictive in the way you'd expect a cult to be, but it does have some features that are cult-like as described in the first paragraph above.
A cult can also manipulate a person into believing they are better then others and so they judge family members and end up losing them on their life because of their ego/ judgingness... Cults also seem to say only the leader knows the world better and the students need to put all of their life into what the leader thinks is best for them. That is not always good for the person. Having the hu in the background of this video is also showing how the hu is also a tool that is used to affect people to be a certain way.
The transparency is refreshing and appreciated.
I know members of Eckankar and I am not a member but I do attend their seminars and I for one can say it’s so not a cult. Religious groups all over the world attend the international seminar. They are called and know as the path of spiritual freedom.
I too have not seen another Eckist for years.
Love (divine) the one you're with.
Your clarity and honesty plus deep perspective are rare and inspiring.
Interesting, I live down the street from an eckankar building and have always been curious
One would have to look to the: The Nicene Creed*
It establishes the bases for what is considered occultism related to the world and religions. It’s tied to the (Trinity) Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Again, the freedom of: ECKANKAR, explores the (non-local) experiences of Soul, and to recognize that SOUL is not governed by any (Religion) free to practice a spiritual path of unfolding and experiencing the wonder of Soul.
I do have a couple of questions perhaps you could answer after sharing my experience. I had been an Eckist for 10 years but had lost interest in reading the discourses. I first joined after seeing television commercials for Eck advertising past lives, dreams and soul travel. I was mostly interested in those topics but when I joined the focus was more on religious concepts and stories rather than actually soul travelling so I lost interest. Also I think I was looking for more of a vibrant community and there weren't many younger members I could relate to. In a way many of the local branches were dying off sadly.
I also have a big interest in other religions and felt that Eckankar does just want you to study theirs.
Anyways I would like to hear how you were able to actually accomplish soul travel. It is something that Eckankar rarely talks about in personal experiences. They used to publish a journal with user stories but stopped that as well. It would be nice if you wrote a book on how you were able to soul travel, the exercises you did and your experiences.
I’d love to talk about it with you. Let’s connect! You can DM me on Instagram under Thea Lightweaver or email me at everythingfaestudio@gmail.com
As an eckist for over 30 years, I’ve found that the pertinent ‘procedure’ for soul travel isn’t easily taught with outer words. The process of contemplating on a regular and consistent basis, sort of ‘awakens’ deeper parts of yourself. The repetition allows you to eventually see the inner patterns that are occurring. At least for me that’s the way it worked. I don’t think I could figure it out from outer knowledge alone if I studied for 50 years. As a 55 year old, I can hands down say that is the number 1 benefit in day to day life that I gained.
Just saw these messages and will send and email soon. Thank-you!@@TheaLightweaver
What was the number 1 benefit you mentioned? Would like to hear more about what you found helpful in your own Eckankar journey.
@@ricktyuio283
Thank you for sharing your viewpoint 😊💙
That was beautiful - thank u!! ....💕💕
Your family you where born into is your first culture by correct definition. Your work organisation is a culture and the list is as long as your group connections. Culture is a rich experience. All culture has human issues. Be aware of all groups. Stay safe. Sing your joy daily. Sing HU with love.
Thank you for sharing 🙏💙
Eckankar uses a the Most amazing path on All planes I moved to Minnesota to be near Eckankar.
That’s beautiful! I thought of doing that too, especially because I love snow and cold weather. The feeling inside the temple is like no other.
There are many things in this world that are “cults” but that doesn’t necessarily make it a bad thing. Everyone that watch’s a television is in a “cult” too.
Eckankar is a religious movement that was founded by Paul Twitchell in 1965. The term "Eckankar" translates to "Co-worker with God" or "Servant of God." It is considered a modern-day spiritual teaching that incorporates elements of various religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sufism.
First, great and informative CZcams video!
When exploring the subject of (Occult) and it’s origins, one could observe the teachings of the (Roman Catholic Church) or the teachings of (Constantine) or should I say (Rulings) as to the subject of what a occult is.
I will look that up. One thing I didn’t mention is that back in my early 20s, the mahanta gave me the most vivid soul travel experience I’ve had to date where he showed me I was a priestess in ancient Egypt and I had supernatural gifts. I feel like he showed me that for a reason and that I’m supposed to understand that part of myself now. He’s never given me any message not to explore it and it’s only ever had a positive impact on my life. I know it’s unconventional for an eckist but it’s my path. ✨
Eckankar was the first of two cults that I joined that calls its members ___ists.
The recommended member fee was $130 a year back when people earned $17 or so less a week on average, but they will accept a dollar, if that is what can be consistent.
Cult just means a minority culture and there are always those set apart by their beliefs and practices. There is nothing inherently wrong in the meaning of cult. In fact, they tend to be safer choices than mainstream claims to religion.
I have been looking for Eckists to interview.
New Religious Movement (NRM) is the term used by academics now because cult has become a pejorative term now in the way it is used/meant. It has lost its former neutral meaning and it’s better to move onto the new academic term.
@@adamj2683 I don't see that accurate phrase in my comment.
When you decide to become a member of Eckankar you get an eck ID says that the aim and purpose is to take soul back by its own way to its divine source. May the blessings be.
Thank you!
Thank you
Besides being an Eckist, what else have you incorporated in terms of Spiritual Paths besides this Path?
Through techniques I learned from Eckankar I saw that I had past/parallel lives as a priestess in Ancient Egypt, Atlantis, and in the Sirius star system. Carrying that type of training has made it easy for me to connect with deities and translate their messages or channel their energies. If I had to give it a name I guess I would just say the path of being a priestess but each deity has a different way and medicine about them. I’m in love with all of them that I’ve come in contact with from dark to light and in-between.
@@TheaLightweaver That's amazing, I just started with "Hu" a few weeks ago and have had random Out of Body experiences through the top of the head. Im curious if you have Soul Traveled and seen any of the Buddha/Buddhist Realms (Pure Realms) and so on. Also that Christian God you spoke of, Double headed Dualist, is there another name in other cultures for this Being? I've seen that Janus is double headed and is in Roman Spirituality, not sure if this is the same. Also in some of the Dead Sea Scroll Gnostic teachings, Jesus is saying to one of his Disciples, that when you leave here and come across various toll keepers and other Beings, to just keep saying you are "A Son/Daughter of the Pre-Existent One" and I wonder if that's the Pure Source which is Prior to the double headed one. Awesome channel by the way
Thank you for your insightful video. Is it possible to be a member of Eckankar without climbing the ladder of initiations?
Do you mean by choice? I think you can choose not to get the initiations when you get the letters. If you mean someone just not getting invited for initiations after years of study, I have been told they are slowing down how often they give initiations now in order to give people more time to process the circle they are in.
Eck kinda reminds me of the Baha’i Faith, beautiful!
Thea Lightweaver, First of all, you should know that Eckankar is the Path of Spiritual Freedom!
Beautiful review, balanced
I am proud to be eckankar
Love how at the beginning of the video you say your bias
Yes I’m definitely biased because I’ve been born into Eckankar and am still a member. It’s in the title of my video.
Well l rarely say this ....but in this lifetime l didn't join Eckankar...and only people who KNOW what am saying would understand. Seems l continued where l left off. And that erased all kind of doubts ....because when you know,you know...believing is useless...
But l agree there are different levels of consciousness...
So l said l would write a book for whoever find it...titled OUTGROWING FEAR_ CEASE DRINKING FROM THE WELL.
It explains every religion without fear or prejudice...and everyone in the world is there ,even the atheists ....
Thank u for your post...kind of defending ECKANKAR ....but you and l know that is not really necessary. But l get where you are coming from.
And lastly, a song written about the book...mentioned is titled NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY
....by highgee's s project.
Thx all the same. May the blessings be.
I'm an Eckist from Republic Democratic of Congo. I love this Picture very much of our spiritual temple of ECK❤❤❤
I respectively suggest that a better title might be "My Experience with the Teachings of Eckankar" or "A Review of the Teachings of Eckankar by a Lifelong Member" or A Review of Eckankar by a student of its Teachings."
I agree. The title is misleading
Yes I was trying not to preach to the choir. I wanted to reach the types of people who judge without any real understanding.
So it took 10 years of unfolding or raising your consciousness to travel and have the experiences. Did you do anything different over the 10 years or did it just naturally happen with practice?
The experiences came before then on their own. Like it would happen when it was supposed to and I wasn’t able to get any control over when or how I would have them. But after a certain amount of years I figured out how to get into that in between state in a way that just propels me out of my body pretty easily. I found it takes these 4 ingredients in perfect balance: Love (warmth in the heart area), seeing the Light of god in your 3rd eye, sound (hearing the eck stream in your ears), and lastly, surrender or a letting go feeling. Alchemically balancing those 4 things makes the cells in the air speed up and then it feels like I pop right out or sometimes like slipping out. Hard to explain but I gave it a shot lol.
@@TheaLightweaver Thanks, I never heard anyone explain it this way before, thank you. Any other advice is appreciated.
hello dear madame ! please is there any proof that eckankar is an abrahamic religion ??
To my knowledge, it is not.
Eckankar is what Jesus hoped Christianity would become.
Love this 💙
People get afraid in terms of spirituality. Some people think that anything that is not their religion is satanic. Really the main premise is love. Lol there is nothing evil about it. Eckists don't go around inciting violence on people who don't believe their way. Folks ought to look in the mirror.
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All religions are cults by definition yet some say cults don't last 20 years. Well Eckankar has been around for secretly since Ra ran Eckankar practitioners underground and released to the general public through Paul Twitchell in the 1960's. What many do not know is Eckankar is Self taught daily and generally meetups once weekly or a few classes. The key is allowing the spirit within to guide and teach and no experience is incorrect because each soul has a specific purpose in the World of God. This type of teaching from the inner was also encourage by St. Ignatius to his Jesuit follower in which the Christian instructor was not allowed the teach but could ask the student certain question to see the progress of the student and could could share his experiences but must emphasize the student's experience would not be exactly the same. Luke 17:21 tells us that the Kingdom of heaven is within other religions tell us to seek within and be taught by that which cannot be tampered with by so called interpretation of other men.. Eckankar guides one into this realm or rather a personal relationship with With that which many call God. As Psalms 82.6 is ignored by the Church it is the Key to the path to the God within. While it is difficult to accept the concept of the Mahanta this Mahanta is just a title only when or if the Mahanta appears in the light body. However this appearance is really the Eck Or HOLY SPRIIT because many humans need or want something to believe in that looks like them. This force or holy spirit or as Moses was told "I am that I AM" is the God particle that exists within every atom Heretofore "God live in you and You live in God." Eckankar teaches what some call the Christ Consciousness of which has many levels. This state of conscious is attainable by all men thus again Psalms 82.6. Yes Eckankar does quote from many religions because not any single religion has the full truth because this is the way of God. Christ was not the last name of Jesus but a state of consciousness he attained but such was known before centuries before the birth of Jesus and is why he was called Jesus "The Christ" not Jesus Christ. Christ achieved the highest level of God consciousness which means he had the command of the atoms but he was not the first last to reach such consciousness; most notably Moses has achieved the Christ consciousness and had the command of the atoms. This Eckankar reveals the path to the higher consciousnesses It is not instantaneous. After, all those missing years of Jesus, he was with the Eck Master Zodak a spiritual traveler of many who travel the universes of God and assists those who seek truth and reality of their purpose IN GOD.
Read: J. N. Sykes. The Secret Way: Ritual Abuse in Eckankar.
As I said in my video, I’m an Eckist and have experienced no ritual abuse. It’s something you do privately at home which just equates to reading a chapter in a book per month. That’s literally all you need to do to get the inner experiences.
Yeah Ekankar is not dangerous or harmful but it is a new age version of an ancient path and was founded by an American man
who claimed to have some special initiation and founded his own lineage changed the letters in the names of the teachers in the lineage and made up the title Mahanta to give himself a God like persona. Read Ford Johnson's "Confessions of a God Seeker" to learn the not so pretty history of this path or don't if you want to keep being a follower.
I hear you but you can’t dispute the results that come from doing the spiritual exercises everyday. I learned out of body movement which saved me many times. Especially during illnesses and surgeries. I could feel no pain and the outcomes were always good when I let the eck stream flow through me during dangerous moments.
It’s important to remember that a “cult” is just a religion with no political power 😅
My parents are eckists too but I'm not 18, well I read many books about it yez
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 🙏
A jealous god seems more of a cult god than one that encourages spiritual freedom.
I don’t have a religion, but I have a walk with Christ 🤗 do you
It's actually "Ik Onkar"
I say it the same way Harold does. ✌🏽
@@TheaLightweaver Yes, because he is referencing a central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy: Ik Onkar are the first words of the Mul Mantar and also the opening words of the Sikh holy scripture Guru Granth Sahib. The first symbol "ik" is actually not a word but the Punjabi symbol for the number 1.
Go to any meeting and you will see it is not a cult they are the same as the Essenes
to learn ECKANKAR is to learn nothing , it is all quantum processing , you don’t need to do
anything , flow will pick you up
and run your life
take deep breath continuously,
sing Hu , trust inner master , passing through lower world without master will end up in mental institution.
Viva ECK
Ps: read Rumi poem, he is enlightened by Shams , and can give good point of view about
atomic formation of lower world
1:04
Occoult means hidden knowledge. The kind of knowledge that you have to be a member to get. Im sure your innocent enough, and have only known this so its understandable. There are some dark stuff, at the high level. Klempt is dark, and you should look at the the history going back to twitchel, and l ron hubbard. Those entities arent your friends. Im not sure why a person needs to travel through the astral to get truth. Lifetimes, and karma is hinduism repackaged. Just less demons. I can respect a spiritual journey to find truth, but its sad that you have to go through these demons to get out of the soul trap. You can skip all that. All Gods arent equal. The idea of christian beliefs isnt true.
Why must you be 18 to join this religion? 😮
A family can study together but to be a member on your own you have to be 18 because I think they want people to old enough to make the decision for themselves. Free will is a big thing in Eckankar. Forcing people to do something is thought to be a violation of free will and would have bad karmic consequences for everyone involved.
Ah huh ... it IS a Cult!
I appreciate your perspective… it just seems like Paul wasn’t genuinely concerned with being accountable with sources and changes the details of other cultures to fit a cool narrative but I don’t think it’s more conscious to be apart of it …. What he wrote about root races for example is slightly made up … despite that .. there is good teachings but you can find all the teachings in other cultures
I agree. I’ve seen all the Eck phrases and beliefs in Hinduism. I have a thing against cultural appropriation so this does weigh on me.
Dream travel, why do you need to soul travel.
Some people need to go as deep as possible 😉
Definitely a cult. Maybe not 100% abusive but absolutely a cult and completely plagiarized from a handful of other spiritual traditions.
lol! 'save' you from EdK!
😂
No Satanism for me thank you 🤣
Oh come on. Satanism isn’t that bad 😃
Just so you understand, all of your criticisms point to Eck being a cult. But it is a very interesting concept that Paulji invented. A man from Kentucky in the 60s became the leader of an ancient Hindu religion. Very interesting. Lol.
It’s not creating wars in the world and it makes ppl happy!!!
@@awhite3677 yes but also leads to hell.
This video didn’t help … they say if you don’t agree with it than your not there consciously .. that’s where I don’t agree … I’ve read so much and noticed the books change some details .. like the root races he just makes up the details about polarians and Hyperboreans
@@orangemanbad That’s just your limited, fearful belief you were programmed with. You don’t actually know that and you’re trying to frighten other people rather than uplift them.
There is only one God. And his name is Jehova Raffa. Elohim. There is no need for black magic 😇
Any God with a name can only be a lesser God. God cannot be enclosed by a name.😊
Girl it is a cult. You don't know any different. Watch cults and consciousness. They are asking for money.
No one has ever asked me for money. Nor do I see any Eckists or get calls from any. I’ve had more harassment from Avon.
@@TheaLightweaver Have you given them money? Just looking out for you.
@@GG-kk9drthat’s a strange measure of what a cult is- if they ask for $. Name one that doesn’t. They have a purpose to try and help people. It takes $. Christians, Muslims, Jewish, Hindu, all of them accept $.
In my opinion, what makes a cult is when the leaders say to blindly believe something- or else, or are caught misappropriating funding. These tell you it’s a power trip.
That’s not the defining characteristic of a cult lol
27th of May this day, I had reason to look in my book-cabinet. I was never into reading as I'm so slow, and so I always preferred to just watch and listen to stuff. The book I found was Herbs The Magic Healers, by Paul Twitchell. It was a gift, given to me from a young woman named Kathleen back in June 1980, and I'll be 71 yrs old this coming June. Seems this is a sign I must read this book now! 44 yrs later